Speak Up materials
Facts about Speak Up
• Speak Up™ is The Joint Commission’s patient safety program.
• The goal of Speak Up™ is to help patients and their advocates become active in their care.
Launched in 2002, the Speak Up™ program has reached people in more than 70 countries and has received numerous awards. In 2018, the program was refreshed and relaunched to be more valuable and useful.
The
Speak Up™ program urges patients to:
Speak up if you have questions or concerns.
Pay attention to the care you get.
Educate yourself about your illness.
Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (advisor or supporter).
Know what medicines you take and why you take them.
Use a healthcare organization that has been carefully checked out.
Participate in all decisions about your treatment.
Please feel free to download any of the brochures or information on the
Speak Up™ patient safety program!
English Language
SPEAK UP ABOUT YOUR CARE
SPEAK UP AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
SPEAK UP ANESTHESIA
SPEAK UP ANTIBIOTICS
SPEAK UP-AVOID A RETURN TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL
SPEAK UP - MENTAL HEALTH
SPEAK UP-Five ways to be active in your care in the hospital
SPEAK UP - DIABETES
SPEAK UP - FALLS
SPEAK UP- PREVENT FALLS
SPEAK UP - FOR SAFE SURGERY
SPEAK UP - FOR YOUR RIGHTS
SPEAK UP - MEDICAL TESTS
SPEAK UP - MEDICAL MISTAKES
SPEAK UP - MEMORY PROBLEMS
SPEAK UP - ORGAN DONATION
SPEAK UP - PALLIATIVE CARE
SPEAK UP - PREVENT INFECTION
SPEAK UP - RESEARCH STUDIES
SPEAK UP - STROKE
SPEAK UP - Telehealth
SPEAK UP - UNDERSTANDING CAREGIVERS
SPEAK UP - VACCINES
SPEAK UP - XRAYS MRIs and MED IMAGING
